MTD 13AAB11CH712 Assembly Instructions

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Assembly Instructions
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
46-inch Deck Mulch Kit
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Assembly Instructions
FORM NO.
770-10389A.fm
(6/02)
Before beginning installation, remove all parts from the carton to make sure everything is present. Carton
contents are listed below. Part numbers are shown in parentheses.
One Mulch Plug (731-1636)
One Machine Screw, 1/4” (710-0578)
One Plastic Wing Nut, 1/4” (712-3087)
One Hex Nut, 1/4” (712-3006)
One Flat Washer (736-0173)
NOTE: References to LEFT and RIGHT indicate the left and right sides of the tractor when facing forward in the
operator’s position. Reference to the FRONT indicates the grille end; to the REAR the drawbar end.
WARNING: Before beginning installation, place the tractor on a firm and level surface. Place the
PTO in the disengaged (OFF) position, stop the tractor engine and set the parking brake.
1. Place the deck lift lever in the highest position.
2. Insert the machine screw up through the mulch plug and fasten it in place with the hex nut and flat washer.
See Figure 1.
3. Pivot the discharge chute upward as shown in Figure 1 and carefully insert the mulch plug into the discharge
chute opening.
NOTE: It is NOT necessary to remove the discharge chute to operate the mower with the mulch kit installed. It is
also unnecessary to change the mower blades should you choose to operate the mower without the mulch plug
installed.
Figure 1
4. Make sure the mulch plug is firmly attached to the cutting deck by aligning the machine screw in the mulch
plug with the hole in the deck surface
5. Secure the mulch plug to the cutting deck by threading the plastic wing nut snugly onto the machine screw.
Refer to Figure 1.
Discharge Chute
Mulch Plug
Machine Screw
Plastic Wing Nut
Hex Nut
Hole
Flat Washer
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MTD 13AAB11CH712 Assembly Instructions

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